question about watercooling

blarf · 12-10-06, 01:37 PM

Hi,

is it possible to watercool my processor, graphic card and maybe chipset in my Antec super lanboy??
i have a super lanboy, DFI nf4, opteron 148, x1900xtx.

is it possible? how should i set it up?
what should i get?

sincerely

catkicker · 12-10-06, 02:19 PM

CPU and VC. are all you really need to cool with water. for the chipset, the preffered replacement cooler for the DFI NF4 is one of these
http://www.svc.com/vc-re.html
With that case you could either mount a radiator in the top of the case or on the floor of the case. A 2x120mm radiator would fit in the top and on the floor with no problem. A 3 x 120mm radiator would probably fit on the floor of the case. Remove the bottom 2 HD bays and thats where you could set the pump.
heres some radiators to look at
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ndex&cPath=200
These are one of the most popular pumps. small, quiet, and great performance
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...6b21956fe3acb2
For added performance and ability to use 1/2" tubing you can get a aftermarket top for this pump
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...oducts_id=4506

Most are going with a filport instead of a Reservoir. Takes up less room and no worries about the Reservoir leaking
http://www.dangerdenstore.com/produc...&cat=34&page=1
Derlin or brass is the best.

I use danger den blocks but swiftech makes some nice blocks also.

Graystar · 12-10-06, 02:39 PM

Here’s an example of a Super Lanboy watercooled.

http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.p...t=super+lanboy

From the pictures it’s pretty easy to tell that you’ll never get a double radiator inside the case. It's way too long.

The aluminum sheet used in the Super Lanboy is very thin and flexible. My first bit of advice is to not cut anything apart. That case needs all the structural strength it has.

If you don’t want to use an external radiator, you could put your hard drive in the floppy drive bay, remove the hard drive trays, and you should have enough room to install a radiator and fan in the hard drive area. That’s the only way I can see to setup the radiator inside the case so that it gets cool, outside air. You will have to fabricate a simple mechanism to hold down the radiator/fan assembly.

You can also attach a radiator to the 120mm exhaust fan. Not as good as getting cool air in, but much simplier...just screw it on. You’ll need to get some fan screws to screw the fan to the case. I don’t think those nice rubber fan mounts will be strong enough to hold up a radiator full of water.

As for pump and res, I’m partial to the Swiftech MCRES-1000P, which puts the res and pump in a 5 1/4“ bay. No holes to make and nothing to screw down.

http://www.swiftnets.com/products/MCRES-1000.asp

Here's another WC Super Lanboy
http://www.abxzone.com/forums/coolin...-big-pics.html

blarf · 12-10-06, 07:09 PM

thanks for the help guys. any other inputs?
any kit that you recommand? should i buy a kit or pick parts separately?

hitbyaprkedcar7 · 12-10-06, 07:19 PM

Pick parts seperatly. Kits are terrible. If your going to buy a kit, buy one of these
http://www.petrastechshop.com/wacoki.html
Its basically a kit of handpicked items. No thermaltake crap.

blarf · 12-10-06, 09:34 PM

could you guys help me out on parts i need to get? brand and model please

BlitzPuppet · 12-10-06, 09:36 PM

I don't have an actual parts list but u can check out www.sidewindercomputers.com

They have a pretty good selection of everything. Come back after u have some stuff you think will work and we can try and help you then

QuietIce · 12-11-06, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blarf

could you guys help me out on parts i need to get? brand and model please

Monthly round-up, "Components are ordered in terms of overall performance."

http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=369416

12-10-06, 01:37 PM	Thread Starter #1
blarf Member Join Date: May 2005	question about watercooling Hi, is it possible to watercool my processor, graphic card and maybe chipset in my Antec super lanboy?? i have a super lanboy, DFI nf4, opteron 148, x1900xtx. is it possible? how should i set it up? what should i get? sincerely __________________ Gigabyte Z68 Intel 2500k 8gb G.Skill XFX 6950 2gb 2 HD xfx psu 850w Windows 7 pro 64 Heat under blarf
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12-10-06, 02:19 PM	#2
catkicker Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dayton Ohio	CPU and VC. are all you really need to cool with water. for the chipset, the preffered replacement cooler for the DFI NF4 is one of these http://www.svc.com/vc-re.html With that case you could either mount a radiator in the top of the case or on the floor of the case. A 2x120mm radiator would fit in the top and on the floor with no problem. A 3 x 120mm radiator would probably fit on the floor of the case. Remove the bottom 2 HD bays and thats where you could set the pump. heres some radiators to look at http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ndex&cPath=200 These are one of the most popular pumps. small, quiet, and great performance http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...6b21956fe3acb2 For added performance and ability to use 1/2" tubing you can get a aftermarket top for this pump http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...oducts_id=4506 Most are going with a filport instead of a Reservoir. Takes up less room and no worries about the Reservoir leaking http://www.dangerdenstore.com/produc...&cat=34&page=1 Derlin or brass is the best. I use danger den blocks but swiftech makes some nice blocks also. __________________ HEAT EBAY
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12-10-06, 02:39 PM	#3
Graystar Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NY	Here’s an example of a Super Lanboy watercooled. http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.p...t=super+lanboy From the pictures it’s pretty easy to tell that you’ll never get a double radiator inside the case. It's way too long. The aluminum sheet used in the Super Lanboy is very thin and flexible. My first bit of advice is to not cut anything apart. That case needs all the structural strength it has. If you don’t want to use an external radiator, you could put your hard drive in the floppy drive bay, remove the hard drive trays, and you should have enough room to install a radiator and fan in the hard drive area. That’s the only way I can see to setup the radiator inside the case so that it gets cool, outside air. You will have to fabricate a simple mechanism to hold down the radiator/fan assembly. You can also attach a radiator to the 120mm exhaust fan. Not as good as getting cool air in, but much simplier...just screw it on. You’ll need to get some fan screws to screw the fan to the case. I don’t think those nice rubber fan mounts will be strong enough to hold up a radiator full of water. As for pump and res, I’m partial to the Swiftech MCRES-1000P, which puts the res and pump in a 5 1/4“ bay. No holes to make and nothing to screw down. http://www.swiftnets.com/products/MCRES-1000.asp Here's another WC Super Lanboy http://www.abxzone.com/forums/coolin...-big-pics.html Last edited by Graystar; 12-10-06 at 02:53 PM.
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12-10-06, 07:09 PM	Thread Starter #4
blarf Member Join Date: May 2005	thanks for the help guys. any other inputs? any kit that you recommand? should i buy a kit or pick parts separately? __________________ Gigabyte Z68 Intel 2500k 8gb G.Skill XFX 6950 2gb 2 HD xfx psu 850w Windows 7 pro 64 Heat under blarf
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blarf Member Join Date: May 2005	could you guys help me out on parts i need to get? brand and model please __________________ Gigabyte Z68 Intel 2500k 8gb G.Skill XFX 6950 2gb 2 HD xfx psu 850w Windows 7 pro 64 Heat under blarf
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BlitzPuppet Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas	I don't have an actual parts list but u can check out www.sidewindercomputers.com They have a pretty good selection of everything. Come back after u have some stuff you think will work and we can try and help you then __________________ Clan Leader of DARK (Dangerous And Reckless Killers) (A BF2, ArmA, and Falcon 4.0 Clan) CASE: Antec P182 MOBO: EVGA 780I SLI FTW PSU: Corsair TX-750W CPU: Intel Q9400 @ 3.2Ghz RAM: 2x2gig Patriot DDR2 PC-6400 COOLING: Zalman CNPS9500A CPU cooler, Swiftech MCR200QP Rad, DD D5 pump SOUND: Soundblaster X-Fi Xtreme Music/ Sennheiser PC166 VIDEO: 2x SLI EVGA 8800GTX (650/2000) DD waterblocks
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